How to use this lesson: read each item aloud, notice the collocation, cover the definition and retrieve the word from memory. Then use at least three items in your own sentences.
10 useful words and phrases
prevent
To stop something from happening.
Example: Warming up can help prevent injury.
Natural collocation: prevent illness
diagnose
To identify an illness or problem.
Example: The doctor diagnosed a chest infection.
Natural collocation: diagnose a condition
dose
A measured amount of medicine.
Example: Take one dose after food.
Natural collocation: recommended dose
check-up
A routine examination of your health.
Example: I have a dental check-up twice a year.
Natural collocation: routine check-up
stamina
The ability to continue physical activity for a long time.
Example: Running gradually builds stamina.
Natural collocation: improve stamina
healthy habit
A regular behaviour that supports good health.
Example: Drinking enough water is a healthy habit.
Natural collocation: develop healthy habits
symptom
A physical or mental sign of illness.
Example: A persistent cough can be a symptom of infection.
Natural collocation: common symptom
treatment
Medical care given for an illness or injury.
Example: The treatment helped reduce the pain.
Natural collocation: receive treatment
appointment
An arranged time to see a professional.
Example: I booked a doctor’s appointment for Tuesday.
Natural collocation: make an appointment
prescription
A doctor’s written instruction for medicine.
Example: You need a prescription for this medicine.
Natural collocation: get a prescription
Quick vocabulary check
- 1. Which word means “to stop something from happening”? prevent
- 2. Which word means “to identify an illness or problem”? diagnose
- 3. Which word means “a measured amount of medicine”? dose
- 4. Which word means “a routine examination of your health”? check-up
- 5. Which word means “the ability to continue physical activity for a long time”? stamina
Make the vocabulary active
Choose five items above and make them personal. Say one true sentence about your life, work, studies or experience for each item. For stronger recall, return tomorrow and try to reproduce the collocations without looking.